Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Military Maps These helmets were only used

These helmets were only used during the very earliest years of the Luftschutz

"May god bless you and bring home soon"

Manila Bay steamed to the Aleutians in mid-August

It is decorated with a high end hand embroidered silver bullion eagle insignia on the peak and and an open silver bullion embroidered wreath surrounding a tri-color cockade on the band

the butt plate is marked 1891 over the serial number

Original Japanese WWII Army Officer Type 98 Shin-Gunto Handmade Katana Sword by NAGAMURA KIYONOBU with Leather Covered Wood Scabbard Military Maps These helmets were only usedOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Recently purchased at large military show, this is a very nice USGI Bring Back wartime production High Grade Japanese officer Katana in the Type 98 Shin Gunto ( kyhachi shiki gunt) setting. These type of fittings (koshirae) are slightly simplified compared to the earlier Type 94. The blade tang is signed by the maker, and appears to be handmade in the traditional fashion. A Shin Gunt (, new military sword) is a weapon and